The Dominican Republic capitalized on the "host effect" and increased its medal haul by 35%.

The Dominican Republic achieved a 35% increase in its medal count during the XXV Central American and Caribbean Games. This performance aligns with the International Olympic Committee's 'host effect' theory, which suggests that athletes often perform better when competing in their home country.

Beyond the athletic results, the country received high marks for its performance in the event's organization, logistics, and the quality of its sports facilities. The success is attributed to both the effective preparation of the venues and the competitive output of the local athletes.